When a client — originally from Boston, Massachusetts — wanted to bring a New England-style home to a beautiful bluff on Seabrook Island, chief architect Marc Camens immediately put pen to paper to bring this dream home to life (virtually!).…
The second edition of Marc Camens’ stunning book, Rethinking Architecture From the Inside Out, has officially been released — and we couldn’t be more excited to share the new and updated pages with you. With nearly 250 pages and more…
Chief architect Marc Camens’ approach is built on a set of guiding principles that are designed to create a cohesive environment for the homeowner and conjure an emotional response. In the case of this contemporary masterpiece on Lake Champlain, the…
The process of architectural design is always more than meets the eye. It’s a multidimensional approach that not only requires firsthand experience of the architect on the site — especially to determine the best views from every vantage point —…
Chief architect Marc Camens recently returned to his alma mater, Kent State University in northern Ohio, for a momentous occasion. The university was commemorating 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October 2023. This…
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that emphasizes harmonious energy flow within a lived environment. The two words “feng” and “shui” literally translate into “wind” and “water,” two natural elements that flow in free form. The goal of the…
People build homes in incredible landscapes, like Kiawah Island, because they crave interaction with nature. And, at Camens Architectural Group, we’re always seeking the full integration of the outdoors with the indoors, often blurring the edges between the two. But,…
It goes without saying that there are many elements involved in an architectural design project — at every single phase, from concept to completion. As a senior project manager at Camens Architectural Group, Patricia Sy organizes all these moving parts…
Architecture isn’t about static images. It’s about how light and flow dictate the energy of a home. It’s about how you transition from one space to the next, and how a structure relates to the people living within it. That’s…
Designing in harmony with nature is always going to present challenges in service of great beauty — and the unique terrain of Kiawah Island, South Carolina is no different. With land formed by so many features of the natural landscape…